Cheesy Samosa Jalapeño Poppers
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Cheesy Samosa Jalapeño Poppers
Description
This recipe creates jalapeño poppers stuffed with a samosa-inspired filling made from boiled and mashed potatoes combined with green peas and aromatic spices including cumin seeds, fennel seeds, chopped ginger, coriander powder, garam masala, dry mango powder, and Kashmiri red chili powder. The filling is cooked briefly to blend flavors and then cooled before stuffing.
Jalapeños are halved and deseeded to reduce heat, with care taken when handling. Each half is filled with the potato mixture and topped with shredded cheddar which melts to add rich creaminess. Cooking methods include air frying or baking, allowing for a crisp skin while the filling stays soft and flavorful. The bites offer layers of spice, herbaceous notes, and cheesy texture in each popper.
The poppers are typically served with tangy tamarind and fresh mint chutneys for dipping, which complement the spicy and creamy components with brightness and sweetness.
Alternative fillings such as paneer or tofu scramble can be used for variation, adding diversity to these appetizers or snacks. The recipe encourages using gloves when handling peppers and offers suggestions for a festive Halloween presentation with candy eyeballs.
Ingredients
- 8-10 jalapeños
- 3 tablespoon cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil spray (optional, generic cooking oil
Potato Stuffing
- 2 potato medium, boiled
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds aka Jeera
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed saunf
- 1 teaspoon ginger finely chopped
- 1 green chili pepper finely diced, optional
- 1 pinch asafoetida optional, skip for gluten-free, aka hing
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 3/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder dhaniya powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon dry mango powder aka amchur
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder adjust to taste
To serve
- tamarind chutney
- mint chutney contains cilantro
Instructions
Make the potato stuffing
- Peel the skin and mash the potatoes. Set aside for later.
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add cumin seeds and fennel seeds. Once the seeds start to sizzle, add ginger, green chili and hing. Cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the boiled & mashed potatoes, green peas, salt, coriander powder, garam masala, dry mango powder and red chili powder. Mix everything well together and let it cook for 1-2 minutes on low heat.
- Remove pan from heat and let the filling cool down a bit.
Assemble the Jalapeno Poppers
- Slice the jalapenos in half vertically to create 2 halves per jalapeno. Remove the seeds and the inside of the jalapeno. No need to remove the stem (leave it out when enjoying the poppers). Make sure to use gloves or wash hands right after handling the jalapenos.
- Stuff each of the jalapenos with the samosa stuffing mixture.
- Press some grated cheese on top of the samosa filling.
Air Fryer Method
- Load the poppers into the air fryer. Spray the poppers with cooking oil (this is optional). Close the air fryer.
- Cook the poppers on 370F for 7-8 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and let them cool a bit before serving.
- Drizzle some tamarind and mint cilantro chutney before serving.
Oven Method
- Place the stuffed jalapeños on a baking sheet keeping space between each. Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
Notes
- Boil potatoes using stovetop, pressure cooker, or Instant Pot for convenience.
- Wear gloves or wash hands thoroughly after handling jalapeños to avoid irritation.
- Filling variations can include paneer or tofu scramble for different textures and flavors.
- For a fun Halloween twist, decorate poppers with candy eyeballs and tamarind chutney for facial features.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 986mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 558IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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